Choose Z Dawn
Choose Z Dawn if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Z Dawn launched in 2019.
Z Dawn vs Curious Expedition 2
Z Dawn and Curious Expedition 2 both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Z Dawn (2019) is 2 years older than Curious Expedition 2 (2021). Curious Expedition 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Z Dawn (65.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Curious Expedition 2
Choose Curious Expedition 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 579 reviews.
Both Z Dawn and Curious Expedition 2 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Z Dawn |  Curious Expedition 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (135 reviews) | 84.5% positive (579 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GoldenGod Games | Maschinen-Mensch |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Z Dawn (2019) is 2 years older than Curious Expedition 2 (2021).
- Curious Expedition 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Z Dawn (65.9% positive).
- Z Dawn is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Curious Expedition 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Curious Expedition 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Z Dawn has no Deck rating yet.
Z Dawn vs Curious Expedition 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Z Dawn or Curious Expedition 2?
- On Steam reviews Curious Expedition 2 scores higher (84.5% positive) than Z Dawn (65.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Curious Expedition 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Z Dawn or Curious Expedition 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Z Dawn (2019) came out before Curious Expedition 2 (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Z Dawn and Curious Expedition 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.